Wednesday, October 19, 2011

It's been so long since I've blogged or done anything creative. I feel like I've been in a long pit stop and wasn't sure about how to get back out onto the track. Do you ever have that problem when you've been away from blogging or art-making? What do you do about it?I've decided to start with baby steps. After enrolling in Shimelle's new class, I decided that the easiest thing to do was to make a few cards using her ideas. My card using paper strips didn't turn out so well, but I do like this one. And, you know what? After making the two cards, I scrapped four pages! I like them, and I'll share them tomorrow after I get a chance to photograph them. And, I'm starting back with a really simple blog post. Baby steps. Because they work for me. What works for you?

Love this card Rinda. I'm right there with you. I'm working on a new regimented schedule now that I've gone back to work and sadly to say, as usual, my crafting has taken a back burner. I've got to balance my work, personal, and crafty life again. It'll take some time since 3 months of not having a routine at all will be hard to overcome! LOL I will take baby steps with you.

Interesting that Sian has a posting schedule...I know that wouldn't work for me....I'd feel under pressure. I just tend to post when I have something to show....and I do find taking a class a great way to 'inspire' me to create and blog....I'm sure during Shimelle's class I'll blog more than usual.Though I do tend to post less when my work schedule is heavy...which it is in November....so we'll see how that works out....what with taking classes as well!I agree that when you've had a break....easing back in with baby steps is the best idea....and I love that card you've made....I'm really liking that Shimelle has card ideas as well with this class.

I agree that it's much harder to get going again after a creative break or a blogging break. I had a huge spurt of creativity for a couple of nights, but have had no time to photograph the results or write the post. It's coming though. Love this card, makes me think of October Afternoon and the old Scenic Route lines.

I love the card... just wondering what type of occasion you might use it for? I seem to go on breaks rather regularly lately. I miss a week at a time because of the pace of life combined with fatigue. For me, the best cure is just jumping back in full force - no toes in the water, full submersion. I wish it were always that easy!

i'm right there with you when it comes to being "gone" for awhile. it is hard to get back in the routine of blogging, to have it feel natural and again. but i'm glad you are back and am looking forward to seeing your "baby steps"!

Great card! I agree, baby steps is the perfect way to get back to something, otherwise we keep waiting for that huge block of time that never seems to come. I only had time to create one card yesterday morning, but it was nice to do something creative before my busy day! Glad to "see" you back.

Maria "Rinda" Ontiveros

Artist & Blogger

2016 Summertime Scavenger Hunt

The List!

1. A "wild heart" - a naturally occurring heart (like the rock above, but it doesn't have to be a rock)2. A footprint or pawprint3. A skeleton, bone or x-ray4. A book or magazine read during 20165. A porch or deck6. A camper (caravan)7. A family gathering8. A drawing, art project, artistic photograph, scrapbook page, greeting card, or art journal page created by you.9. Someone playing with, in, or around water.10. A bicycle11. Fresh produce12. A window13. The moon14. A buffet of food15. A team logo16. A map showing a trip taken during the time period17. Twins18. A supermarket cart, basket or trolley full of groceries 19. A seasonal cocktail or beverage20. Someone laughing21. A photograph of you with a newspaper or calendar page from the time period covered in the Hunt. Note: you may not use a substitute for this item.Alternatives - if you're having trouble finding any of the above, you may substitute from this list (but you may not substitute for item #21):alternative 1: a lighthousealternative 2: a baby (human or animal)